Rakettijohtojen

Rakettijohtojen is a Finnish term that translates to "rocket rail" or "railway-guided rocket". This concept was experimented with in Finland during the Cold War, with the goal of developing a new type of artillery system that could improve the accuracy and effectiveness of rocket strikes.

The rakettijohtojen system was designed to use the existing railway network to guide and launch rockets at their targets. The system consisted of a railway track equipped with a series of alignment rails and launch pads, which were attached to the side of a railway car. The rockets were loaded onto the railway car, and as it moved towards the launch site, the alignment rails guided the rockets towards their targets.

The first prototype of the rakettijohtojen system was built in the early 1960s, and it was tested in the following decade. The system was reportedly successful in its tests, but it never entered into mass production or operational use. The motivations behind the development of the rakettijohtojen system were likely related to the Cold War arms race between the Soviet Union and NATO.

Despite its limited history, the rakettijohtojen remains an interesting footnote in the history of modern artillery systems. Its unique use of the railway network to guide rockets highlights the creative approaches that countries have taken to develop new and innovative military technologies.

There is relatively little information available about the rakettijohtojen system, due in part to its limited operational history and its relatively minor impact on the broader development of modern artillery systems. However, the concept has been of interest to some defense historians and enthusiasts.